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About USU

The mission of the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences is to educate, train, and comprehensively prepare uniformed services health professionals, scientists, and leaders to support the Military and Public Health Systems, the National Security and National Defense Strategies of the United States, and the readiness of our Uniformed Services.

Academics

Since our first graduating class in 1982, the USU's MDs. Nurses and graduates in biomedical sciences provide exceptional service through service in the U.S. Military and civilian careers of distinction. Today, America's Medical School has 691 enrolled students and 5,043 graduates. Over 1,300 graduates in Biomedical Sciences lead aggressive research in medical research. Today's 663 graduates of the School of Nursing blend science, research and field training in advanced practice and PhD degrees. The USU's Postgraduate Dental College provides advanced degree's to the military's dental community, graduating 72 students since establishment.

Research At USU

The University's research program covers a range of clinical and other topics important to both the military and public health. Infectious diseases, trauma medicine, health maintenance, and cancer are areas of particular strength. Researchers are also making important new efforts in state-of-the-art fields that cut across disciplines, such as genomics, proteomics, and drug-delivery mechanisms.

Centers

USU is home to many different Centers and Institutes, which help advance the university's research, education and public service missions. Faculty members and students collaborate with other leading experts at USU's Centers and Institutes on projects that push incredible boundaries across manifold disciplines of biomedical science. Their work is shaping military medicine and world health in many positive, powerful ways.

Military At USU

The USU's military unique curriculum is supported by military professions from all services who teach USU's military and civilian students. All military personnel are supported by the USU Brigade, the Brigade staff are managed by the Military Personnel Office.

AFRRI At USU

AFRRI mission is to preserve the health and performance of U.S. military personnel and to protect humankind through research that advances understanding of the effects of ionizing radiation.

To these ends, the institute collaboratively researches the biological effects of ionizing radiation and provides medical training and emergency response to manage incidents related to radiation exposure.

Welcome to the University Registrar's Office

We hope to facilitate your journey to graduation from Uniformed Services University (USU) through our student-centered philosophy. We will provide the highest level of customer service, professionalism, courtesy, and efficiency in responding to your requests.

The Registrar’s Office is the center of the registration process at USU, investigating and finalizing details as to when and how registration will proceed, compilation of students' schedules, and assisting students in all aspects of registration. Students typically are registered by their degree program office or select courses in Empower.

The USU University Registrar functions as a service office to provide students, alumni, faculty, administrators, military and other institutions with the necessary support as we maintain each student's academic record with integrity, respect and confidentiality. We emphasize the importance of treating all members of our community with respect and fairness. We comply with all federal, state and University rules and policies with regard to privacy.

To request Records

For official and unofficial transcripts, matriculation/graduation letter of dates and degree received, Dean's Letter/MSPE (for Doctor of Medicine) complete this form:

For third party degree verification e.g, employment, background screenings, or other agency requesting this information please submit your request via email along with a signed authorization by the individual to release.

Verification of Diploma issued before 1990

If you require a verification of diploma prior to 1990, please scan and email a legible copy of the Diploma to registrar-online-request@usuhs.edu. Normal processing time is 5-7 business days.

Replacement Diploma

In the event your diploma is lost, stolen, damaged, or you legally change your name, a request for a replacement diploma may be sent using our Diploma Request Form. The cost for a replacement diploma is $21.18 made out to Oak Hall Cap & Gown. Normal processing time is approximately 3 months. The new diploma will bear the current names of the officials in office at the time the replacement is produced. We do require, if available, original diploma be sent to us prior to process your request. Your diploma request form, check, and original diploma should be mailed. For additional information contact us at registrar-online-request@usuhs.edu.